Xavier Frissant is a family winery passed down through eight generations, cultivating 15 hectares on the southern slopes of the Loire River, in the village of Mosnes. The estate was certified organic in 2021, with a strong focus on maintaining healthy, living soils. Divided into five plots, the estate mainly lies on siliceous clay with flint (Des Frenes, Des Pierres, De La Touche) and silty sand (Hauts-Noyers, Clos du Verger). The estate covers the Touraine Amboise appellation, producing white wines made f
Presentation
Location
Plot on the lieu-dit « jeunes vignes des Frênes ».
Terroir
Perruche (clay-with-flints)
In the vineyard
Average age of vines : 20 years
Goblet pruning
Goblet pruning
Winemaking
Grapes are pressed with pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation for 15 days.
Ageing
In steel tank, bottle fermentation : 18 months minimum
Varietal
Chenin ou chenin blanc : 100%
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Fine bubbles and vividness are characteristics of this well-balanced sparkling wine.
Food pairings
To be enjoyed as an aperitif or as the sole wine of a festive meal, with a baked apple
